Over 414,000 Court Cases Awaiting Trial, Highest Backlog in 15 Months
The Backlog of Court Cases Reaches Record High with Over 414,000 Pending The number of cases awaiting trial in Crown Court reached 63,408 by the end of June. The backlog is a result of the coronavirus pandemic and a prolonged barristers’ strike. By David Barrett Published: 22:01 BST, 10 August 2023 | Updated: 22:23 BST, …